Top 5 Gluten-Free Skin Cleansers

Soap is one of the most common gluten-free skin care products available. Gluten-free soap's prevalence makes sense, considering that soap, itself, is the most widely used skin cleansing product in the world. Furthermore, soap is a common commodity, even in the poorest of countries [source: The Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing with Soap].

Gluten-free soaps are great for anyone who experiences general gluten intolerance or allergies to products containing the protein. Also, like most gluten-free skin cleansing products, gluten-free soaps are often made from all-natural ingredients, so they're perfect for people with sensitive skin or anyone looking to reduce their consumption of artificial chemicals (which many mass-produced soaps are full of). Many all-natural and organic soaps are also gluten-free.

Sources

AAD (American Academy of Dermatology). "Cutting Through the Clutter: Making the Most of Your Facial Cleansing Routine." PRNewswire. 2009. (08/14/09)http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-21-2005/0003065165&EDATE

Reichelt, Karl and A. M. Knivsberg. "Why Use the Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diet in Autism and What the Results Have Shown so Far." Autism Research Institute. 2003. (08/21/09)http://www.autism.com/treatable/diet_reichelt.htm